Flu Information

How to fight the flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu shot for everyone 6 months old and older. Flu shots have important benefits. They can reduce flu illness and doctors’ visits, and prevent flu-related visits to hospitals.

Take action to fight flu

Contact your PCP for more information on medicines that can help you. Take flu medicine if your PCP prescribes it.

If you are at high risk for flu complications, you should contact your PCP. People at high risk include:

Children younger than 5 years old, and especially children younger than 2 years old.

Adults 65 years old and older.

Pregnant women.

Women up to two weeks after giving birth.

Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

Even if you have gotten your flu shot this season, if you are at high risk, contact your PCP.

Take steps to help prevent the spread of germs.

If possible, try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you do get sick, limit contact with others as much as possible. This can keep them from getting sick.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Also, clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like flu.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Remember: It’s not too late to get a flu shot!

There is still time to get protected from the flu. Ask your PCP about getting your flu shot.